Governor Announces Nominations to Development Authorities
July 30, 2008
AUGUSTA - Governor John E. Baldacci today announced appointments to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and the Loring Development Authority. To the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, the Governor is nominating Adam Cote and reappointing John Moncure. To the Loring Development Authority, the Governor is nominating Francis Bemis and reappointing Kathryn Rand.
“These highly knowledgeable, experienced individuals add great depth and commitment to our efforts to ensure economic development growth in these regions of the state,” said Governor Baldacci. “I am confident that the leadership each of these nominees brings to the table will continue to expand opportunities for Maine people and businesses.
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Appointments
Adam R. Cote, of Portland, is an attorney with Pierce Atwood LLP, where he specializes in renewable energy and real estate development matters. He served in Iraq with the 133rd Engineer Battalion and currently remains a member of the Maine Army National Guard. Cote earned his undergraduate degree from Colby College and his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law.
John Moncure is being reappointed. Moncure is a senior partner at Moncure & Barnicle, where he concentrates on business law, commercial law, estate planning, and commercial real estate law. He is a current member of the Mid-Coast Health Services Board of Directors and a past chair of the Mid-Coast Hospital Board of Directors. Moncure received a Bachelor’s of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law.
Moncure is a resident of Harpswell.
Loring Development Authority
Francis Bemis, of Presque Isle, currently serves as an attorney at Bemis and Rossignol, LLC, where he specializes in criminal defense, probate and general civil litigation. Previous to this experience, Bemis was an attorney at Hardings Law Offices. He serves on the Presque Isle Industrial Council, and is a past member of the Presque Isle City Council. Bemis earned a B.A. from the University of Maine and a J.D. from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
Kathryn J. Rand is being reappointed to the Loring Development Authority. Rand is currently employed as a managing director at Bernstein Shur Government Solutions in Augusta. She served eight years in the Office of Governor Angus King, first as Director of Policy and Legislation and then as Chief of Staff. Rand sits on the Board of Directors of the Kennebec Valley YMCA, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, KIDS Consortium and Small Woodlot Owners Association of Maine. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine.
Rand is a resident of Hallowell.
The nominations must be reviewed by the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development and confirmed by the Senate. A confirmation session of the Senate has been scheduled for Aug. 20.
